OTTAWA, Oct. 7, 2013 /CNW/ - At its annual public meeting hosted by the
Royal Canadian Legion at Legion House in Kanata, the Royal Canadian
Mint unveiled a silver coin marking the 50th anniversary of Canadian Peacekeeping in Cyprus and outlined its
upcoming commemorations for the First and Second World Wars in 2014 and
beyond.
"Canada is celebrated as an active supporter and defender of peace and
this coin is a keepsake that will be treasured by those who value the
men and women who have served as Peacekeepers," said Mr. Ian. E
Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. "The Mint has
long demonstrated its commitment to honoring Canada's veterans and on
the eve of the centennial of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the Second World War, I am pleased to confirm that we
are developing an extensive coin program to commemorate these watershed
moments in Canada's history."
"Canadians have long recognized the service of Peackeepers where ever
they were stationed around the world," said Mr. Gordon Moore, Dominion
President of the Legion. "Tens of thousands of our Legion members
served Canada in this way and with this coin we will have a daily
reminder of their contributions to the freedoms we enjoy today."
The 50th anniversary of Canadian Peacekeeping in Cyprus silver collector coin
can be ordered directly from the Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada,
1-800-268-6468 in the US, or on the Internet at www.mint.ca. The coin is also available at the Royal Canadian Mint's boutiques in
Ottawa, Winnipeg and Vancouver, as well as through the Mint's global
network of dealers and distributors, including participating Canada
Post outlets.
Please see attached backgrounder for further information.
About the Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown Corporation responsible for the
minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. An ISO
9001-2008 certified company, the Mint is recognized as one of the
largest and most versatile mints in the world, offering a wide range of
specialized, high quality coinage products and related services on an
international scale. For more information on the Mint, its products and
services, visit www.mint.ca.
Images of this collector coin are available by visiting
ftp://communications:RCM2007@ftp.mint.ca.
Backgrounder
ROYAL CANADIAN MINT ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING
FEATURES THEME OF REMEMBRANCE
2014 $20 silver collector coin - 50th Anniversary of Canadian Peacekeeping in Cyprus
Unveiled on October 7, 2013, the Royal Canadian Mint's 50th anniversary of Canadian Peacekeeping in Cyprus collector coin is
produced with 99.99% pure silver. Its design provides a privileged
glimpse into a United Nations observation post and of the difficult and
isolated terrain that often characterizes the world's conflict zones.
The soldier standing at the base of the tower conveys the Peacekeeper's
need to be constantly at the ready, while the Master Corporal in the
foreground highlights the most recognizable component of the
Peacekeeper's uniform—the signature blue beret rendered in coloured
enamel. Designed by Toronto artist Silvia Pecota, the coin is limited
to a mintage of just 8,500 worldwide and retails for $114.95.
Commemorations for the centennial of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the Second World War
As 2014 marks the centennial of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the Second World War, the Royal Canadian Mint is
developing an all-encompassing coin program to commemorate both
historical events. With so many stories and events touching Canadians
on so many levels, the program will span 2014 to 2020, including both
circulation and collector coins. The Mint will deploy its skill,
innovation and craftsmanship to pay a worthy tribute to all those who
steadfastly defended Canada and its values, with themes such as 'The
Canadian Home Front', 'Canada on the Battlefront' and 'Peace and
Legacy'. The Mint's commemorations for the First and Second World Wars
will support those of the Government of Canada.
SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint
